Recycling—What Can Be Recycled?

Glass

Glass Items Accepted

• Juice, soda, water bottles
• Beer and wine bottles
• Food jars

Preparation

- Remove lids
- Rinse to remove residue
- Do not break glass
- Set container and lid in bin

Glass Items Not Accepted

- Light bulbs
- Window glass
- Drinking glasses
- Mirrors
- Drinking glasses
- Mirrors

Metal Cans

Metal Cans Items Accepted

• Tin food cans
• Aluminum beverage cans

Preparation

- Empty and rinse
- Set in bin

Metal Cans Not Accepted

- Cans used for chemicals or paints
- Aerosol spray cans

Paper

Paper Items Accepted

• Newspapers, any inserts, tabloids, or small flyers that originally came with the paper
• Catalogs
• Phone Books
• Magazines
• Cardboard boxes in sizes of no more than 2 ft. square
• Stationary and copy paper
• Cereal boxes

Preparation

- Bundle in paper grocery bag
- Set on or beside bin

Paper Items Not Accepted

- Freezer boxes
- Wax impregnated cardboard

Plastic

Plastic Cans Items Accepted

• All plastic with the recycle symbol on them, including #1 through #7

Preparation

- Rinse container, crush
- Discard cap and ring
- Set in bin

Plastic Items Not Accepted

- Plastic toys
- Rubber products
- Photographic film